Inpatient & Outpatient Neurology Rotations in One Month: Rush University & Rosalind Franklin University
- Location & Details
Hospital:
Rush Copley Medical Center (Aurora) – Affiliated with Rush University Medical Center
Jackson Park Hospital (Chicago) – Affiliated with Rosalind Franklin University
City: Aurora & Chicago
State: Illinois
Duration: 4 weeks (2 rotations of 2 weeks each)
Rotation Type: Inpatient + Outpatient Neurology, Hands-on, EMR access + notes practice
Rush Copley: Outpatient clinic + Sleep/EMG/EEG Lab exposure + 1-2 hours daily inpatient rounds
Jackson Park: Inpatient 90% + Outpatient 10%, daily hospital rounds
Specialty: Neurology
- Schedule & Capacity
Daily Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00/4:00 p.m.
Weekend Requirements: 2 Saturdays/Sundays per month (at Jackson Park Hospital)
EMR Access: Yes, with note-writing privileges
Hands-on: 100% clinical experience
Patient Volume: 10-15 patients daily
Residency Program: Yes at affiliated hospitals
FMG-Friendly: Yes – residents and Fellows on site
- Educational Value
Clinical Skills You Will Learn:
Neurological history taking & physical examination
EMR documentation & clinical note-writing
Interpretation of EEG, EMG, and Sleep Lab studies
Differential diagnosis & management plans for neurological disorders
Inpatient neurology rounding and consult experience
- Financial Overview
Rotation Fee: $3,250 (for 2 rotations)
Included: Application, Malpractice, HIPAA credentialing, and fee for both rotations
- Unique Advantage: 2 Neurology LORs from 2 University-Affiliated Hospitals in One Month
- Two separate Letters of Recommendation from two different teaching hospitals – both in just 4 weeks. No extra month needed for a second Neurology LOR!
- Perfect for IMGs targeting the NRMP match who need strong, university-affiliated Neurology LORs efficiently.
- Save Time & Money vs. scheduling two separate month-long rotations: save on accommodation, travel, food, and 4+ weeks of additional rotation time.
- Clinical Responsibilities & Learning
As part of the clinical team, students will:
- Interact with diverse patient populations
- Take thorough neurological and general medical histories
- Perform neurological and general physical examinations
- Review labs, imaging (MRI/CT), EEG/EMG reports, and clinical notes
- Formulate differential diagnoses
- Develop and execute treatment (Rx) and management (Mx) plans under supervision
- Follow up daily on assigned patients
- Participate in discharge planning and execution
- Work alongside Neurology residents and Fellows
- Description of the Rotation
This combined rotation provides a comprehensive neurology clinical experience covering both inpatient and outpatient settings across two major university-affiliated hospitals (Rush University and Rosalind Franklin University).
Students will see a wide range of neurological disorders – stroke, seizures, headaches, movement disorders, neuropathy, sleep disorders, and more – learning their diagnosis, management, and treatment strategies.
The program is designed to prepare international medical graduates (IMGs) for the US clinical environment (USCE) and the USMLE pathway.
Academic activities may include: Didactics, lectures, and Grand Rounds (schedule provided at rotation start).
- Letter of Recommendation
At the end of the 4-week rotation, eligible students may request performance-based Letters of Recommendation from the Chief of Neurology at each site.
| LOR | Issuer | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
LOR 1 | Chief of Neurology and Sleep/EMG Lab | Rush Copley Medical Center (Rush University affiliated) |
| LOR 2 | Chief of Neurology and Sleep/EMG Lab | Jackson Park Hospital (Rosalind Franklin University affiliated) |
Both LORs carry official faculty designations from major academic institutions. LORs are based on performance, sincerity, and attendance.
- Requirements & Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents to: info@medicalstudentrotation.com
- MMR
- PPD (within the last 6 months)
- COVID-19 vaccination proof
- Full immunization records
- Resume
- Casual business attire, scrubs, or lab coat
- Hospital Information
| Two University Affiliations | Rush University + Rosalind Franklin University |
| Inpatient + Outpatient | Complete neurology clinical experience |
| Lab Exposure | EEG, EMG, Sleep Lab at both sites |
| Two LORs | Both from Chief of Neurology |
| Time Efficiency | 2 LORs in 4 weeks |
| FMG-Friendly | Hands-on roles with residents and Fellows |
- Payment & Refund Policy
- You can book your rotation up to 2 months before the start date by paying a $350 deposit, which will be counted towards your total rotation fee.
- The $350 deposit also secures the Visa letter, if needed. Non-refundable if visa is denied or booking is cancelled.
- Full rotation fee payment is due 2 months before the rotation start date.
- You can also pay the entire rotation fee at the start without putting a deposit down.
- 50% of total fees paid will be refunded if the rotation is cancelled before 4 weeks of the start date.
- No refunds within 4 weeks of the start date.
- Physician Affiliations
Rotation 1 – Outpatient (Aurora):
Affiliation: Chief of Neurology and Sleep/EMG Lab – Affiliated with Rush University Medical Center
Setting: Outpatient clinic + Sleep/EMG/EEG Lab + limited inpatient rounds
Rotation 2 – Inpatient (Chicago):
Affiliation: Chief of Neurology and Sleep/EMG Lab – Affiliated with Rosalind Franklin University via Jackson Park Hospital
Setting: Inpatient hospital rounds (90%) + Outpatient clinic (10%)
Ensure you have all required documents ready. Submit documents to info@medicalstudentrotation.com or WhatsApp +1-312-437-7866 for immediate assistance.
Requirements & Policies
What you need to know before applying
Submit all documents to ✉ info@medicalstudentrotation.com
Required documents
Submit before rotation start
- ✓ MMR & Hepatitis vaccination records
- ✓ PPD (within last 6 months), Quantiferon, or IGRA
- ✓ COVID-19 vaccination proof
- ✓ Full immunization records
- ✓ Resume / CV
- ✓ Copy of passport and visa
Hospital & affiliation
Jackson Park Hospital
Payment & refund policy
Rotation fee and deposit structure
Deposit to secure spot
$350
Credited toward total fee · non-refundable if cancelled
Full payment deadline
2 months before start
Or pay the full fee upfront — no deposit needed
- Book your rotation up to 2 months before the start date by paying the $350 deposit, which counts toward your total fee.
- Full rotation fee is due 2 months before the rotation start date. You may also pay the entire fee upfront without a deposit.
- 50% refund available if the rotation is cancelled more than 4 weeks before the start date.
- No refund for cancellations within 4 weeks of the start date.